Spicy herbs on the windowsill will be a real find to improve the taste and aroma of culinary dishes, and will also be a vibrant and green decoration in your home.
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1. Basil
You can plant basil in pots all year round. For cultivation on the windowsill, any variety is suitable. Choose a sunny place where at least 3-4 hours a day there will be bright sunlight. Good drainage and regular watering will ensure a good harvest.
2. Mint
It can be grown in an ordinary flower pot, in which the earth will be from humus or peat. Seeds are planted to a depth of 5 mm. Shoot expect about 2-3 weeks. When caring for mint, two factors must be considered: moisture and lighting. Direct sunlight and overdried soil are badly affected by it.
3. Melissa
This is a perennial plant that is planted in fertile soil to a depth of 0.5-1 cm. Melissa does not tolerate extreme heat and cold. A moisture-loving plant, therefore, good drainage is necessary so that there is no stagnation of water. Overgrown branches need to be cut, then the lemon balm bush will be more magnificent.
4. Rosemary
It grows well in flower pots. They plant it in calcareous soil and constantly loosen it. The plant is photophilous and thermophilic, does not tolerate drafts and sudden changes in temperature. It has a wonderful aroma.
5. Sage
Spicy grass, which can be grown on the windowsill. The main thing is to provide the plant with moderate watering and light, avoiding direct sunlight. Once a month and a half, it is advisable to cut the stems so that a bush with lush foliage forms.